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Income Supports For People Impacted By COVID-19
The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection announced on 24th March, new rates of social welfare payments for those impacted by COVID-19.
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COVID-19: New Testing Criteria Algorithm
The COVID-19 telephone assessment and testing pathway for patients who phone general practice and healthcare settings other than receiving hospitals.
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Out Of Work Or On Reduced Hours Because Of Covid19?
The Local Employment Service are providing assistance to those who find themselves out of work or on reduced hours as a result of COVID-19.
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Temporary Ban on Evictions and Rent Freeze During COVID-19 Alert
SVP has engaged with the CRU and all energy suppliers to make sure arrangements are in place for low income and vulnerable customers during Covid-19 alert.
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Arrangements For Energy Customers During COVID-19 Restrictions
SVP has engaged with the CRU and all energy suppliers to make sure arrangements are in place for low income and vulnerable customers during Covid-19 alert.
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Temporary Database to Receive COVID-19 Information
Sign up today to the GCCN COVID-19 temporary database open to members of the public and start receiving COVID-19 related information.
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Message from COVID-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support – 21st March 2020
The Department of Health, the Department of Rural & Community Development and the HSE sent out the info within to support stakeholders and community groups.
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Message from the Department of Rural and Community Development – The Community Response Action Plan
Message from the Department of Rural and Community Development with regards to the Community Response Action Plan package.
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COVID-19 | Galway City
Find within the latest COVID-19 related information, updates and resources available in Galway City.
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COVID-19 | GCCN Activity and Communication
Find within the latest GCCN COVID-19 related information and updates.